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Highlights & balayage in Forest Hill, VIC

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Forest Hill, VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $102, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Highlights & balayage in Forest Hill, VIC, at a glance

Foils, babylights and balayage are different techniques for different results, and the maintenance they need varies enormously. Deciding how often you are willing to sit in a chair is as important as choosing the shade.

Most start between
$40–$102
Open past 7pm
23 of 30

What to look for

  • Balayage grows out softly and can be left for three to four months. Foils give more lift but show regrowth sooner.
  • Ask to see work on hair that started the same colour as yours, not just the finished blondes.

Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

How much do highlights and balayage cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $125 and $277.

30 places in and around Forest Hill, VIC

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

BOLLYWOOD CUTS N BROWS AUS PTY LTD

Blackburn2.1 kmPremium4.9(152)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 2.1 km from Forest Hill — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $100

Luxuria Salon

Blackburn3.0 kmMid-range3.9(36)

Beauty salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.0 km from Forest Hill — about a 7 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I am so happy with the lovely cut, h/h of foils and blow dry last week that I had done with Karen, she really listened to what I wanted her to do.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Saint Rose Salon

Nunawading2.6 kmPremium4.9(80)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $187
  • 2.6 km from Forest Hill — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $187
  • Hair colour $30

Cuts and Colours Forest Hill

Forest Hill646 mMid-range3.2(39)

Barber · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Forest Hill
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“I have my foils done at this salon by Samira.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Yanni Hair Studio

Mount Waverley4.8 kmUpper mid-range5.0(102)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.8 km away in Mount Waverley
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had 3/4 foils, cut and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Style & Co Salon

Donvale4.5 kmPremium4.7(169)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 4.5 km away in Donvale
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $65

Hairhouse Forest Hill

Forest Hill502 mPremium4.3(168)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • In Forest Hill
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $40

Chicks Studio

Doncaster East4.5 kmMid-range4.9(126)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.5 km away in Doncaster East
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Cropped Hair and Beauty

Ringwood5.3 kmPremium4.6(92)

Beauty salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 5.3 km away in Ringwood
  • Highlights $160

Mello Hair and Beauty Salon

Glen Waverley4.5 kmPremium4.4(96)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $145
  • 4.5 km away in Glen Waverley
  • Highlights $145
  • Hair colour $30

The Brown Hare

Box Hill North4.0 kmPremium4.8(40)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $139
  • 4.0 km away in Box Hill North
  • Highlights $139
  • Hair colour $59

Navona Salon

Glen Waverley4.9 kmPremium4.9(87)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 4.9 km away in Glen Waverley
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $80

Smart Wigs

Donvale4.5 kmPremium4.7(14)

Hair salon · In & out

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $847
  • 4.5 km away in Donvale
  • Highlights $847
  • Hair colour $812

&You Hair Design

Glen Waverley4.9 kmPremium4.7(412)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $299
  • 4.9 km away in Glen Waverley
  • Highlights $299

Blonde Empress Hair & Spa Lounge

Forest Hill1.1 kmMid-range4.8(70)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Spa-like

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Forest Hill

Bombshell Salon

Vermont3.3 kmPremium4.7(28)

Beauty salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $73.50
  • 3.3 km away in Vermont
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $73.50

Fringe and Skinn Studio

Ringwood4.7 kmPremium5.0(11)

Hair salon · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 4.7 km away in Ringwood
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $120

Queen Brows & Skin – Doncaster East

Doncaster East4.6 kmPremium5.0(345)

Beauty salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $499
  • 4.6 km away in Doncaster East
  • Highlights $499

Melinda Hair Studio

Glen Waverley5.9 kmMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.9 km away in Glen Waverley
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“She did a perfect nanoplasty treatment on my curly, frizzy hair, then added beautiful lighter highlights that blended seamlessly with my dark brown, box-coloured hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Debarge Hair

Mount Waverley5.8 kmMid-range4.3(82)

Hair salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.8 km away in Mount Waverley
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Daughter went here and was thrilled with her balayage!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Indie Hair

Burwood6.0 kmPremium4.6(33)

Hair salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 6.0 km away in Burwood
  • Highlights $70
  • Hair colour $10

Kalon Hair Wellness

Mitcham3.9 kmMid-range4.8(70)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.9 km away in Mitcham
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This time I went in to put lighter blonde highlights on my golden blonde hair, Alex B who currently is a 2y apprentice did my hair and did an AMAZING!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Lash & Life Beauty

Ringwood5.2 kmUpper mid-range4.8(69)

Beauty salon · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $15
  • 5.2 km away in Ringwood
  • Highlights $15
  • Hair colour $10

Hairhouse Eastland

Ringwood5.8 kmPremium4.0(232)

Hair salon · Friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $102
  • 5.8 km away in Ringwood
  • Highlights $102

Shima Hair De Beaute

Glen Waverley4.5 kmMid-range4.3(193)

Hair salon · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.5 km away in Glen Waverley
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Considering the cost of a balayage is more reasonable compared to other hairdressers in The Glen, it makes it even better.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Answers 2 Hair Academy

Ringwood5.3 kmMid-range4.6(20)

Hair salon · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.3 km away in Ringwood
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Studio 51 Hair Design

Doncaster East5.3 kmPremium4.7(74)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

68 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $90.95
  • 5.3 km away in Doncaster East
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $90.95

Jacob Hair Studio

Box Hill4.4 kmMid-range4.8(1158)

Hair salon · Friendly

63 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.4 km away in Box Hill
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“I had my highlights done and I couldn’t be happier with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Harrison Hairdressing

Ringwood5.3 kmMid-range4.3(57)

Hair salon

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.3 km away in Ringwood
  • Reviews are split on highlights

WannaHair Style

Vermont South2.4 kmMid-range4.9(62)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.4 km from Forest Hill — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Anna managed to fit me in and completely transformed my hair into a beautiful honey blonde with highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews